Ford Fiesta Base (1989)
1989 Ford Fiesta Base
CarHunch is tracking 1,214 1989 Ford Fiesta Base vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Ford Fiesta BASE has a first-time pass rate of 0%, far below the UK average of 80%, which means every vehicle in this cohort of 1,214 cars failed its MOT. Petrol models (1,147 vehicles) show the same 0% pass rate, and none have ever recorded a dangerous defect, suggesting these failures are correctable rather than catastrophic.
The zero failures and advisories recorded per vehicle, combined with a median Carhunch score of just 50, indicates this data is sparse or these cars are no longer being routinely tested—likely because the 1989 model is now 35+ years old and most have been retired from regular use. If you're considering one of these classic Fiestas, focus your inspection on whether it's been properly maintained rather than relying on MOT history, since meaningful test data has largely dried up.
We have 1,214 1989 Ford Fiesta Base vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Ford Fiesta Base
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (94%) | 1,147 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (6%) | 67 | 0% | 0 |
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